Michael Joiner, an actor and comedian, made his mark in the late 1980s with roles in cult films like Lucky Stiff (1988) and Criminal Act (1989). In Lucky Stiff, he navigates a darkly comedic narrative that blends absurdity with crime, while in Criminal Act, he dives into the gritty world of exploitation cinema. Joiner's performances reflect the era's penchant for blending humor with tension, making him a fitting presence in the SassyFlix catalog of cult and grindhouse cinema.
Lucky Stiff
Ron Douglas takes a holiday in the mountains to recover from his bride running away on their wedding day. There he meets Cynthia Mitchell, who invites him home for Christmas dinner with her family, cannibalistic descendants of the Donner Party. He unexpectedly bumps into his ex-fiancée, who is engaged to one of Cynthia's close relatives. He also discovers that he is going to be killed and eaten by Cynthia's family. He manages to successfully escape with his ex-fiancée and she agrees to go through with the wedding.
